HC Deb 07 March 1969 vol 779 c196W
Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will estimate the extra cost to farmers in a full year caused by the recent rise in Bank Rate.

Mr. John Mackie

The extra cost in a full year of credit from banks for current farming purposes would be about £2½ million on Review products and about £¾ million on other products.